Look to Lesion Excision for Mole Removal : READER QUESTIONS
Jan 1, 2006 · Question: What is the appropriate code for -removal of mole-? I-ve searched the entire CPT manual and can find nothing that seems to fit. Arkansas Subscriber. Answer: For simple removal (without destruction) of a mole, choose from the codes for -excision of a benign lesion- (11400-11446). You should select the appropriate code according to both ...
Skin Lesion Excision: Answer 3 Questions to Code Correctly
Oct 1, 2013 · Prior to excision, the lesion measures 1.0 cm at its widest. To ensure removal of all malignancy, the surgeon allows a margin of at least 1.0 cm on all sides, for a total excised diameter of 3.0 cm (1.0 cm + [2 x 1.0 cm]). The correct code is 11603 Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm.
Excision of Benign or Malignant Skin Lesion - AAPC
Apr 21, 2019 · Prior to excision, the lesion measures 1.5 cm at its widest. To ensure removal of all malignancy, the surgeon allows a margin of at least 1.5 cm on all sides. In this case, you would add the size of the lesion (1.5 cm) and the double width of the narrowest margin (1.5 cm x 2 = 3 cm) for a total of 4.5 cm.
Abdominal Mole Removal | Medical Billing and Coding Forum
May 13, 2011 · Wiki Abdominal Mole Removal. Thread starter dballard2004; Start date May 13, 2011; Create Wiki D. dballard2004
CPT® Code 56605 - Excision Procedures on the Vulva, Perineum
Is excision and biopsy of vulvar skin tag with biopsy coded 56605 biopsy of vulva or perineum, 11200 removal of skin tag(s) up to 15, 11422 excision benign lesion incl biopsy? 11102 Tangential (sciss... [ Read More ]
CPT ® 11400, Under Excision-Benign Lesions Procedures on the …
CPT CODE for Removal of epidermoid cyst using Hemostat [QUOTE="chantal777, post: 498574, member: 146751"] Good morning, What was the size of the lesion? the physician used an hemostat to grab the cyst, in order for him to use the hemostat to grab the cys...
Lesion Excision: 5 Steps to Coding Success - AAPC
Dec 28, 2018 · Prior to excision, the lesion measures 1.5 centimeters at its widest; to ensure complete removal the surgeon allows a margin of at least 1.5 cm on all sides. Adding the largest diameter of the lesion (1.5 cm) to the narrowest margin (1.5 cm on each side, or 3.0 cm total) results in an excised diameter of 4.5 cm (size before excision).
CPT ® 11313, Under Shaving of Epidermal or Dermal Lesions
Shave removal with destruction of benign lesions [QUOTE="ellzeycoding, post: 411319, member: 437910"]If you did a shave removal and destroyed the base, and the lesion was benign, you bill using 11300-11313 If you did a shave removal and destroyed t...
Vulvar Skin Tag | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Feb 21, 2013 · Removal of a skin tag and vulvar biopsy are two separate things. If it is truly a skin tag, then 11200; if it is a more extensive excision, such as excision of a benign lesion, then I go with 11420 series. If the biopsy code is used, then it needs to be documented as a biopsy and the specimen should be sent to Pathology.
Wiki - Scissor snip biopsy or removal, multiple specimens, path
Mar 19, 2019 · Hello, Our staff comes across this type of note daily, and would like some clarification on what is the proper way to bill this scenario? Thank you in advance. Note copied below: Dx given in note as D49.2 and skin tags. Scissor Snip biopsy Left axilla x4, Right axilla x3, Groin IFEP. The area...